C M Bardwell Elem School
Aurora, IL · Aurora East USD 131 · Grades K - 5
2,040th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 3%▼ Declining
C M Bardwell Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks C M Bardwell Elem School 2,040th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 3% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2019 to 3th in 2025 — declining.
C M Bardwell Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
C M Bardwell Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 686 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.7% | 92.9% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 6.2% | 2.9% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| White | 2.0% | 2.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near C M Bardwell Elem School
Typical home value $253K in zip 60505 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near C M Bardwell Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Rose E Krug Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 0.9 mi away1,954th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 13% - 1G N Dieterich Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 0.9 mi away2,065th of 2,105
ELA 14% · Math 9% - 1John Gates Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1 mi away1,978th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 11% - 4Nicholson Elem SchoolAurora West USD 129 · 1.3 mi away1,468th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 31% - 1L D Brady Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1.4 mi away2,047th of 2,105
ELA 13% · Math 13% - 3Greenman Elem SchoolAurora West USD 129 · 1.4 mi away1,549th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 23% - 1W S Beaupre Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1.5 mi away2,016th of 2,105
ELA 17% · Math 12% - 1Edna Rollins Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1.6 mi away1,924th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 14%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is C M Bardwell Elem School in?
C M Bardwell Elem School is part of the Aurora East USD 131 district in Aurora, Illinois.
Is C M Bardwell Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks C M Bardwell Elem School 2,040th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of C M Bardwell Elem School?
Hispanic 93%, Black 3%, White 3% (686 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near C M Bardwell Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60505 is $253K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.